Re: DS confidence checks
From: <NVDoyle@a...>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:37:06 EDT
Subject: Re: DS confidence checks
Actually, I've been working with both the 'multiple-roll' morale check
and the
'biggie' morale check.
(multiple = make every check that applies; biggie = add all of the
threat
levels that apply to that roll)
I'm not sure which I like more - the multiple roll doesn't increase the
time
that much, but the biggie tends to be pretty harsh, especially on poor
troops.
Even good troops can take a hard thump. If you are using the
Untrained/Elite
troop levels from SG2, the distinction becomes very pronounced.
Also, I've been working on a force morale modifier system. This will be
represented by a number added to every roll made that depends on
leadership
(morale, infantry fire effectivenes, etc). It is acquired when a unit
is
pretty well obliterated in one turn, and can be removed by a specific
rally
test by either the force command unit, or lots of command units (haven't
decided which yet). It represents the 'shine' being taken off of a
force when
the realities of combat sink in. After being blooded, they will be less
likely to risk themselves. This may promote a 'shock' tactic to shatter
the
morale of a whole force - not too unrealistic, AFAIK. Comments welcome!
Noah